we also see unions coming out in support of raising sales tax and taxing the wealthy and out in opposition to essentially creating more on regulated spending. >> there's a death penalty repeal that looks like it's around 50/50. it could win. >> right. >> evan, you are a, i think a brilliant strategic mind, if you don't mind my saying. i think the strategy that has been, the freedom to marry folks has been a remarkable thing to behold legislatively. we haven't seen it win at the ballot box popularly. i want to play this chris christie sound. this gets at something profound. when talking civil rights issues, they are not necessarily always best per sued through popular ballot. they are there to protect a minority of the population. chris christie had this to say in new jersey. take a look. >> rather than having stalemate and deadlock on this issue, which is where it will lead. i will not sign it. it will be vetoed. let the people of new jersey decide who is right for the state. put the question on the ballot this fall, in the hands of the people. people would have been happy to have a refere